2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 997 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 2000 Bentley Arnage has manual transmission. 2000 Bentley Arnage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | CLK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 62 L |
